Bowes Foundation Inc
Bowes Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Bel Air, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 7 grants totaling $335K. Net investment income was $11K.
Bowes Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bowes Foundation Inc gave $335K across 7 grants in 2022 (avg $48K), top state Maryland. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $334,761
- +2689.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $47,823
- +1095.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $22,761
- Primary geography
- Maryland (39% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Bowes Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Towson University Foundation ($100K). Together the top 7 received $335K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 14 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bowes Foundation Inc gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $335K (2022). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $335K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Towson University Foundation Towson, MD | Provide Funds for School Programs | $100,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Orlando, FL | Provide Funds for Their Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | Provide Funds for Their Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| St Margaret Church Bel Air, MD | Provdie Funds for Their Charitable Purposes | $22,761 |
| Loyola Blakefield School Towson, MD | Provide Funds for School Programs | $6,000 |
| Team Rubicon El Segundo, CA | Provide Funds to Assist Veterans | $4,000 |
| The Hope Center of Maryland Churchville, MD | Provide Funds for Providing Food | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,044 | $336,921 | $334,761 | 7 | $334,761 | $11,389 | $7,377 |
| 2021 | $368,752 | $3,641 | $15,069 | $12,000 | 3 | $13,424 | $39,761 | $15,788 |
| 2020 | $308,442 | $3,401 | $15,131 | $9,000 | 4 | — | — | $14,566 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bowes Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bowes Foundation Inc is led by Charles R. Bowes, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Charles R. Bowes
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Bowes
Vice President
V.p. & Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Allen
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bowes Foundation Inc
How much does Bowes Foundation Inc give each year?
Bowes Foundation Inc gave $335K across 7 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $12K across 3 grants.
What is Bowes Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bowes Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $22,761, and its average grant was $47,823, across 7 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bowes Foundation Inc give grants?
Bowes Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (30%) and Massachusetts (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Towson, MD (2 grants).
Does Bowes Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Bowes Foundation Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Bowes Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bowes Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Towson University Foundation ($100,000), Schwab Charitable ($100,000) and Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund ($100,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is Bowes Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Bowes Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bowes Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bowes Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2136027. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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